Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Basalt cliffs and landmark waterfalls along the Historic Columbia River Highway
Duration
4 hours
Includes
Water, narrated tour, permits
Highlights
Explore the Columbia River Gorge from Portland, with scenic highway views, basalt formations, and waterfall stops. Visit Crown Point Vista House, Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, and Multnomah Falls.
- Take in Columbia River Gorge views from Crown Point Vista House
- Walk a seasonal ¼-mile trail for a closer view of Latourell Falls
- Feel the mist at Horsetail Falls
- See Multnomah Falls and explore its historic lodge
- Follow a route that may change with weather, access, or visitation patterns
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Narrated tour
- Multnomah Falls entrance permits
Important details
- Arrive 5 minutes before the tour start time
- Children ages 7 and younger require an appropriate child seat under Oregon law
- This tour is not accessible for wheelchair users
Cancellation Policy
Full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time. No refund for cancellations less than 24 hours before start. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: M635SQ
FAQs
Yes! Complimentary bottled water will be available throughout the tour.
Oregon's weather can be unpredictable. Bring a rain jacket, wear layers, and choose comfortable closed-toed shoes; umbrellas are available.
Meeting details
Director Park at the corner of SW Taylor Street and SW 9th Avenue
More about the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area stretches for over 80 miles along the border of Oregon and Washington, carving a dramatic river canyon through the Cascade Range. This protected landscape is one of the most spectacular waterfall corridors in North America, home to towering basalt cliffs, mist-soaked forests, and more than 90 cascading falls within a short drive of Portland. On this guided tour, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area becomes your playground for the day, with a knowledgeable local driver navigating the winding Historic Columbia River Highway so you can simply lean back and take in the views.
The journey through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area unfolds at a relaxed pace, with stops at iconic waterfalls including Multnomah Falls, the tallest in Oregon at 620 feet, along with Latourell, Bridal Veil, Wahkeena, and Horsetail Falls. You will feel the cool spray on your face at the base of these cascades, hear the steady roar of water plunging over moss-covered cliffs, and breathe in the fresh scent of Douglas fir and damp ferns. The Vista House at Crown Point delivers a sweeping panorama over the river below, where wind-rippled water reflects sky and stone. Between waterfall stops, the drive itself becomes part of the experience, with hairpin curves and stone-arched bridges built nearly a century ago to showcase the gorge's beauty.
This tour is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, families, and travelers who want to experience the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area without renting a car or planning the logistics themselves. Couples on a Pacific Northwest getaway, visitors with limited time in Portland, and anyone who appreciates dramatic scenery will find the day deeply rewarding. If you have ever dreamed of standing beneath a thundering waterfall surrounded by old-growth forest, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area delivers that moment again and again.
Related locations
Multnomah Falls
Admission includedStanding at the base of Multnomah Falls, you feel the cool mist before you see the full drop. The water plunges more than 600 feet in two tiers, framed by basalt cliffs draped in ferns and moss. A short hike brings you to the Benson Bridge, where Multnomah Falls reveals its full scale directly above you. Few places in the Pacific Northwest offer this kind of immediate, unfiltered encounter with raw natural power.
